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Railways, roads & transport, 1932

10,046 stories in Sydney's papers · page 27 of 250

Motor Cyclist Injured

The Propeller · Friday 22 January 1932 · page 4

Whilst travelling along the Taren Road, near Taren Point, last Sunday, a motor cycle ridden by James Thomas Collins, 22, of Pitt Street,…

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School Railway Tickets

The Propeller · Friday 22 January 1932 · page 4

From the commencement of school work this year pupils' railway passes will be issued at the beginning of each term, instead of each quarter as…

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Help for the Motorist Tappet Adjustment

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 22 January 1932 · page 6

One of the most common troubles experienced with motor car engines is caused by improperly adjusted tappets. Correct tappet adjustment is…

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Rights Restricted Private Motorists and Transport Act

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 22 January 1932 · page 7

THE president of the N.R.M.A. (Mr. J. C. Watson) dissents from the official pronouncement by the Transport Board that the "status of the…

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The Motor World News and Notes from the N.R.M.A.

The Cronulla-Sutherland Advocate · Friday 22 January 1932 · page 4

The N.R.M.A. has invited the attention of the police to complaints that parcels, carefully wrapped to give the impression that they are of some value, are being…

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Motor Collision

The Biz · Friday 22 January 1932 · page 3

When a motor cycle and side-car collided with a car in Liverpool-rd., Canley Vale on Saturday night, the following were injured: —…

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Bridge Excursions Victorian Railways Concessions

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 23 January 1932 · page 4

MELBOURNE. Friday.--A suggestion has been made that the cheap railway return fares to Sydney of £5 first class and £315. second class, to…

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"Waterloo Bridge."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 23 January 1932 · page 6

The drama of war time, "Waterloo Bridge," has been sent out upon a suburban tour. Mac Clarke wins favour by her clever emotional acting in this picture, which is to be shown at a number…

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Job for a Motor Train

Nepean Times · Saturday 23 January 1932 · page 1

A REQUEST has been made to the Railway Commissioners by the Wentworthvile Ratepayers' Association that the rail motor that has been doing…

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A Song of the Bridge

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 23 January 1932 · page 6

THE North Sydney Celebrations Committee has agreed to a suggestion by Mr. W. Harrison that a song…

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Bridge Theatre—"the Blue Angel."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 23 January 1932 · page 6

A week's season of "The Blue Angel," in which Marlene Dietrich and Emil Jannings impersonate the chief characters, is to begin at the Bridge Theatre, near Circular Quay, to-day. "Bridge…

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'Grasshopper' Arrives by Aeroplane Riding To-night at Wentworth

The Labor Daily · Saturday 23 January 1932 · page 3

THE famous international dirttrack star. Max Grosskreutz, known throughout the world as the "Grasshopper," arrived in…

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Swept to Death Train Top Tragedy Wingham

The Sun · Saturday 23 January 1932 · page 5

AN unknown man, believed to have been "jumping the rattler," was killed last night near the railway bridge over Dingo…

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Took to the Road with his Sheep

Nepean Times · Saturday 23 January 1932 · page 1

IN disposing of chifley aund Luchetti in Macquarie, Jack Lawson achieved a record non-Labor vote for the electorate. The sunburned, pleasant-mannered…

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Catspaw of the New Guard Canvasser's Warm Reception Bridge Men

The Labor Daily · Saturday 23 January 1932 · page 5

DESCRIBED as a "catspaw of the New Guard," an employee of the Harbor Bridge workshops received a hot reception on Thursday…

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£210,000 Already! Big Money in Lottery Bridge No. 1 Is Filled Now No. 2 Next Week

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 23 January 1932 · page 1

The N.S.W. Lottery is proving a tremendous money spinner. ALREADY this year £210,000 has been invested…

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Last Week's Winning Country Letter Came From Maitland--SEE Page18 Hot Weather Bridge Tempting Sandwiches for Your Guests

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 23 January 1932 · page 19

WITH the atmosphere fairly sizzling beyond the reach of the electric fan the bridge hostess finds it hard to think up dainty delectable…

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FEATURE No. 2 Country Interest Heightens in Our Bridge Week Guest Frock Competition This Week's Winner Is Miss L. Weston, of West Maitland a Lyrical Competitor in the Field

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 23 January 1932 · page 18

THE appreciation felt by women readers in the country districts of New South Wales of the unique opportunity afforded them by "Smith's Weekly" of giving them a frock competition of their own is reflected by the enormous number of letters received last week--the second of their series…

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A Grade Railway's Comfortable Win

Nepean Times · Saturday 23 January 1932 · page 2

With 85 up for the loss of six wickets, in reply to Penrith's 70, Railway resumed their first innings in the match on Penrith Park. Fifteen runs were…

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Motor Fatality

Nepean Times · Saturday 23 January 1932 · page 4

Mr Arthur Judges, District Coroner, held an inquest atKatoomba on 16th held an inquest at Katoomba on 16th inst. into the death of Dudley mark…

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